Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sped

verb
/spɛd/
Definition
sped is the past tense of ‘speed,’ meaning to move quickly or accelerate.
Examples
  • She sped down the highway to reach the airport on time.
  • During the race, he sped past all his competitors.
  • The chef sped up as the dinner rush began.
Meaning
To have moved swiftly or to have caused something to go faster.
Synonyms
  • hurried
  • rushed
  • zoomed
  • darted
  • bolted